Mike Allen’s Amazing Tales

You can hire Mike to speak at your library, historical society, educational institution, social club, or private group.

Just email AmazingTalesCT@gmail.com for information.

  • Mike has a 100% rating with the Connecticut Library Consortium

  • PowerPoint presentations are generally 45 minutes in length, followed by Q&A

  • Topic offerings are updated from time to time, so check back to see what’s new

  • The latest topic guide is available by clicking on the icon to the right

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Topic Guide

  • Benedict Arnold: Connecticut's Most Misunderstood Traitor

    ‍Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. Before he joined the British, Arnold was considered the finest military leader on the Patriot side. Why did he switch? What role did his shattered dreams play while growing up in Norwich?

    Mon, Nov 9, 2026; 6:30 p.m.

    Fairfield Woods Library

    Open to the public

    Registration is recommended

  • Benedict Arnold: Connecticut's Most Misunderstood Traitor

    Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. Before he joined the British, Arnold was considered the finest military leader on the Patriot side. Why did he switch? What role did his shattered dreams play while growing up in Norwich?

    Wed, Dec 9, 2026; 9:30 a.m.

    Greater Danbury Area Men’s Club

    OPEN TO CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY

  • The Arrest of Rochambeau in Yorktown, NY

    After French General Rochambeau helped the Patriots win the Revolutionary War, a Patriot in Yorktown, NY sought his arrest. The local sheriff informed Rochambeau that he was going to arrest him. What was the charge and what was the outcome? This scandalous story is nearly 250 years old and yet few today know anything about it.

    Thu, Dec 10, 2026; 6:00 p.m.

    John C. Hart Memorial Library in Yorktown, NY

    Sponsored by Yorktown 250

    Open to the public

  • When the British Marched on Danbury During the Revolutionary War

    Danbury served as a major supply depot during the Revolutionary War. Two years into the war, the British decided to destroy Danbury’s operations. The British action lasted for a full weekend. In this first-of-a-three-part series, we’ll focus on the British landing at Compo Beach up to their plundering and burning of Danbury. Parts 2 and 3 will cover the other weekend activity with separate speakers.

    Thu, Mar 25, 2027; 6:30 p.m.

    Ridgefield Public Library

    Sponsored by the Ridgefield Historical Society

    Contact RHS for ticket information